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  • Knowles:The Acoustics Pioneer

    February 2014

  • Cautionary Statements

    2

    A number of forward-looking statements are included in this presentation, including 1Q14 projections and mid-term targets. Forward-looking statements are any statements that are not historical facts. The words “believe,” “project,” “plan,” “potential,” “will,” “target,” and similar expressions, among others, generally identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on the current plans and expectations of Knowles and are expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis, but there can be no assurance that such plans or expectations will be achieved. Because forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, Knowles’ actual results could differ materially from those projected, anticipated or implied in these statements. Factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated include the matters described under the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in Knowles’ information statement filed as an exhibit to its Form 10 with the SEC and available at www.knowles.com.

    The financial data included in this presentation for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2013 are preliminary and unaudited and subject to, among others, completion of financial closing procedures, audit and other adjustments. The content of this presentation contains time-sensitive information that speaks only as of the date this presentation. Knowles will not be reviewing or updating the material that is contained herein, except as required by applicable law.

    If any portion of this presentation is retransmitted or accessed at a later date, the information contained herein may be outdated.

  • Non-GAAP Disclaimer

    3

    In addition to the GAAP financial measures included in this presentation, Knowles has presented certain non-GAAP financial measures. Knowles uses non-GAAP measures as supplements to its GAAP results of operations in evaluating certain aspects of its business, and its Board of Directors and executive management team focus on non-GAAP items as key measures of Knowles’ performance for business planning purposes. These measures assist Knowles in comparing its performance between various reporting periods on a consistent basis, as these measures remove from operating results the impact of items that, in Knowles’ opinion, do not reflect its core operating performance. Knowles believes that its presentation of non-GAAP information is useful because it provides investors and securities analysts with the same information that Knowles uses internally for purposes of assessing its core operating performance. For a reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures to the most directly related GAAP measure, please see the appendices hereto and the reconciliation tables included in Knowles’ information statement filed as an exhibit to its Form 10 with the SEC.

  • John AndersonSenior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

    Introduction of Presenters

    4

    Jeffrey NiewPresident &

    Chief Executive Officer

    Mobile Consumer Electronics Specialty Components

    Michael AdellCo-President, Microphones

    Christian ScherpCo-President, Speakers

    & Receivers

    Gordon WalkerCo-President,

    Acoustics & Hearing Health

    David WightmanCo-President,

    Precision Devices

  • Discussion Agenda

    5

    I. Knowles Highlights

    II. Specialty Components (SC)

    III. Mobile Consumer Electronics (MCE)

    IV. Financial Overview

    V. Conclusion / Q&A

    VI. Lunch / Demos

    5

  • CULTURE OF INNOVATION

    Knowles: Who We Are

    GLOBAL SCALE

    TOP TIERCUSTOMER

    ENGAGEMENT

    6

    unitspatents

  • Knowles: What We Do

    Mobile Consumer Electronics Specialty Components

    Provides the acoustic backbone to smartphones, tablets, headsets, laptops and

    other electronic products

    Includes acoustic solutions for hearing aids,

    and oscillators and capacitors used in a broad range of electronic equipment

    2013 REVENUE $778mm $437mm

    % total 64% 36%

    2013 ADJ. EBITDA*

    $246mm $106mm

    Adj. EBITDAmargin*

    32% 24%

    Mobile consumer electronics

    Medical TelecommunicationsTechnology Infrastructure

    Military / Aerospace Industrial Markets

    7*Segment information. Adj. EBITDA is defined as earnings before income taxes plus (i) depreciation and amortization expense and (ii) interest expense,excluding restructuring costs, stock-based compensation, and other items. See Appendices for non-GAAP to GAAP reconciliations.

  • Knowles: Why We Win

    8

    CULTURE OF INNOVATION

    PIONEERING ACOUSTICS EXPERTISE

    ENTRENCHED CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIPS

    PROPRIETARY MANUFACTURING PROCESSES

    DIFFERENTIATED PRODUCTS

  • Market-Leading Acoustic Supplier with Strong Engineering Relationships

    Key Investment Highlights

    9

    1

    2

    3

    4

    5

    Attractive End-Markets

    Innovative Technology Drives Differentiated Solutions

    Proprietary Operational Capabilities with Margin Expansion Potential

    Experienced Management with Proven Track Record

  • Market Leading Acoustics Supplier, Strong Engineering Relationships

    10

    MARKET LEADERSHIPMARKET LEADERSHIP

    Strong Financial

    Performance

    Acoustic Content

    Growth

    Product Development

    Leadership and

    Operational Excellence

    Hearing Aid Solutions

    Hearing Aid Solutions

    #1 Global Supplier

    Top 3 Supplier

    #1 Global Supplier

    1

    MicrophonesMicrophones

    Speakers / ReceiversSpeakers / Receivers

    CUSTOMERS

  • 64% 19% 9% 4% 4%

    Attractive Markets

    11

    GROWTHGROWTH

    2

    Handset Other Consumer

    Medical Technology

    TelecommInfrastructure

    Military / Aerospace

    Industrial Markets

    STABLESTABLEGROWTH STABILE

    % of Total Sales

    Note: % of total sales based 2013 information.

  • Innovative Technology Drives Differentiated Solutions

    12

    2000 2015+2010

    Pace of acoustic features growing exponentially

    in recent years

    MicrophonesSpeakers & Receivers

    High Performance Solutions

    Integration

    Embedded Software + Hardware Modules

    Knowles Acoustic Subsystems enable smart device audio optimization

    Knowles’ technology stems from 500+ patents

    Knowles’ technology stems from 500+ patents

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  • Global Operational Capabilities with Margin Expansion Potential

    13

    1818 1111

    4

    Targeting $40mm - $50mm of Annualized Cost Savings1

    More efficient manufacturing footprint

    Lower cost geographies

    Focus on productivity and low cost sourcing

    TODAY MID TERMMID TERM

    1: Exclusive of costs associated with restructuring. Restructuring of 4 of the 7 facilities has been announced and commenced.Annualized cost savings from restructuring costs incurred in 2012 & 2013 are expected to be approximately $19 million of the targeted amount.

  • Experienced and Successful Team

    14

    15+ yrsAverage Years of

    Industry Experience

    >10 yrs*7 Team Members with

    >10 Years Knowles Experience

    5

    Name Position

    Jeffrey Niew* President & CEO

    John Anderson SVP & CFO

    Raymond

    Cabrera*

    SVP, Human Resources & Chief

    Administrative Officer

    Michael Adell* Co-President, MCE - Microphones

    Christian Scherp Co-President, MCE - Speakers & Receivers

    Gordon Walker*Co-President, SC - Acoustics & Hearing

    Health

    David Wightman* Co-President, SC - Precision Devices

    Daniel Giesecke* SVP & COO

    James Wynn* SVP, Global Supply Chain

    Paul Dickinson SVP, Corporate Development & Treasurer

    Joseph Schmidt SVP, General Counsel & Secretary

  • $630 $587

    $730

    $983

    $1,118 $1,215

    21 %22 %

    26 %

    23 % 22 % 23 %

    $0

    $300

    $600

    $900

    $1,200

    2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

    Knowles: Investment Thesis

    15

    INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS

    (in $mm)

    Revenue

    EBITDA Margin

    Calendar year ending December

    Goal to deliver strong operating margin leverage & enhanced shareholder valueGoal to deliver strong operating margin leverage & enhanced shareholder value

    � Profitable revenue growth

    � Well positioned in high growth mobile consumer electronics business

    � Stable revenues and cash flow from specialty components

    � Realize cost efficiencies through operational improvements

    STRONG AND PROFITABLE REVENUE GROWTH

    Note: EBITDA is defined as earnings before income taxes plus (i) depreciation and amortization expense and (ii) interest expense. See Form 10 and appendices for non-GAAP to GAAP reconciliations.

  • Knowles Specialty Components (SC)

    16

    Gordon WalkerCo-President, Acoustics &

    Hearing Health

  • Specialty Components Snapshot

    17

    KEY PRODUCTS TOTAL REVENUE ($MM) AND % CHANGE

    BUSINESS DYNAMICS ADJ. EBITDA ($MM)1 AND % MARGIN

    Microphones / Receivers

    Capacitors / Oscillators

    $225 $233 $222

    $248 $215 $215

    $0

    $100

    $200

    $300

    $400

    $500

    2011 2012 2013

    Acoustics Precision Devices

    $473 $448 $437

    � Stable markets

    � Customer intimacy

    � Attractive margin and cash flow dynamics

    � Adds stability and diversity to Knowles portfolio

    $130$115

    $106

    27% 26% 24%

    $0

    $30

    $60

    $90

    $120

    $150

    2011 2012 2013

    1 Adj. EBITDA is defined as earnings before income taxes plus (i) depreciation and amortization expense and (ii) interest expense, excluding restructuring costs, stock-based compensation, and acquisition transaction costs. See Appendices for non-GAAP to GAAP reconciliations.

    ACOUSTIC PRODUCTS PRECISION DEVICES

  • Acoustic Products: What We Do

    HEARING HEALTH PREMIUM AUDIO

    “In Ear Monitors” for musicians and

    enthusiasts

    Typically >$100 retail (up to $1,000)

    Receiver content: 1 - 8 receivers per ear

    18Source: Knowles Management

    Hearing Aid Microphones

    Hearing Aid Receiver

  • Acoustic Products: Key Themes

    19

    1

    2

    3

    Leader in Stable, Resilient Market with Favorable Macro Trends

    Trusted Partner and Technology Leader

    Strong Margin Expansion Opportunities

  • Market Overview – Hearing Health Acoustics

    20

    ATTRACTIVE MARKET DYNAMICS STABILITY OF HEARING MARKET

    9.49.8

    10.3 10.611.1 11.4

    11.9

    '07 '08 '09 '10 '11 '12 '13E

    �Stable market

    �Limited Competition

    �Market Leader

    �Strong market position with all hearing-aid manufacturers (OEMs)

    Worldwide Hearing Units Sold (Millions of units)

    Source: William Demant “Trends and Directions in the Hearing Healthcare Market”, Knowles Management

    Market Leader for >60 Years in an Attractive, Stable Market with Favorable Macro Trends

  • Mega Trends: Hearing Health

    21

    51

    96

    119

    2000 2025E 2050E

    �Rapidly aging population

    �Longer life expectancy

    � Increasingly affluent

    � Improved distribution infrastructure

    NORTH AMERICA AGING POPULATION EMERGING MARKETS

    Aged +60 (mm of people in North America)

    Source: United Nations, DESA (Population Division)

    Population of Adults Aged 60+ Expected to Increase from ~600 million to 2 billion in 2050

  • Acoustic Products: Why We Win

    22

    Leading Product Portfolio1

    2

    3

    4

    Critical Role in Customers’ Products

    Collaborative Engineering and Development Relationships

    Most Reliable Partner in the Industry

  • � Partnered with lead customer in 2004

    � Became principal supplier to RIC segment from inception

    � Today over 50% of world market is RIC

    Where We Are Going

    23

    28%

    44%

    53%

    2009 2011 Present

    Present Future

    � Product-Technology leadership, MEMs solves two problems for OEMs:

    1. Hearing Instruments require greater stability, consistency

    2. High labor costs from manual assembly

    � MEMs provides a highly scalable solution with superior acoustics

    � Recent design wins with 3 of the top 6 hearing aid OEMs

    RECEIVER-IN-CANAL INSTRUMENTS MEMS MICROPHONES

    RIC % of Total U.S. Market

    Source: US Hearing Industries Association

    Knowles Position in MEMs Microphones Demonstrates Technological Leadership

  • Low-Cost Manufacturing, Expanding Margins

    24

    CONTINUED INFLATIONAND FX PRESSURE IN CHINA…

    … LED TO RELOCATION OFSPEAKER & RECEIVER MANUFACTURING

    Announced August 2013 First Tranche January 2014 To Be Completed Mid-2015

    Suzhou, ChinaCebu,

    Philippines

    Estimated ~$10mm in Savings per Year

  • Acoustic Products: Key Takeaways

    25

    1

    2

    3

    Profitable Leader in a Range of Attractive End Markets

    Product and Technology Leader with Close Customer Relationship

    Significant Margin Expansion Opportunity

  • Knowles Specialty Components (SC)

    26

    David WightmanCo-President

    Precision Devices

  • Precision Devices Snapshot

    27

    KEY PRODUCTS

    � Crystal Oscillators

    � SAW Filters

    � Thin Film Filters

    � Single Layer Capacitors

    � Multi-Layer Capacitors

    � High Reliability Capacitors

    Precision Devices – Chosen by Engineers

  • Precision Devices: Key Themes

    28

    Why We Win1

    2

    3

    4

    5

    Attractive Dynamics in Our Chosen Markets

    Selected Market Segments

    Innovation to Solve Customer Problems

    Margin Expansion Opportunity

  • Precision Devices: Why We Win

    29

    Customer Intimacy

    Product Innovation

    Market Segment Focus

    Operational Excellence

  • Attractive Dynamics in Our Chosen Markets

    30

    Military and Space� Smart Phone Technology advancements pushes global

    military communications

    Telecoms� Small Cell deployments supporting Data Traffic

    � Cloud Computing supporting large data centers

    Medical� Medical equipment for an aging population

    � Increasing standards of care in emerging markets

    Industrial

    � Test and Measurement equipment for next generation networks

    � Increased applications in harsh operating environments

    Technology Driven Solutions to Meet Customer Specific Demands

  • Focused on Specific, Mission-Critical Market Segments

    31

    Medical

    Military and Aerospace

    Telecom

    Industrial

    Opportunity for Portfolio

    Expansion via Low Cost

    Manufacturing

    Consumer Electronics

    Knowles Focuses on Mission Critical Segments where Competitive Differentiation Leads to Strong Margins

  • Knowles Recipe for Success – Capacitor Innovation

    32

    IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM

    MRI Case Study

    �Material development of ceramic and electrode systems

    �New plating technique

    �New tests for high energy pulse requirements

    �Soldering techniques for high volume assembly

    Requires high-energy, non-magnetic capacitors capable of withstanding

    high energy pulses

    CREATE A SOLUTION

    Primary source for the full range of non-magnetic capacitors as Knowles Capacitors can now provide a “one

    source” solution

    ACHIEVE A BENEFICIAL OUTCOME

    Knowles Identifies the Problem, Creates a Solution, and Becomes a Preferred Source

  • Margin Expansion Opportunity

    33

    Reduction in Footprint

    Direct Labor Savings

    Operational Excellence /

    SG&A

    Transition from four capacitor units into

    one global operation

    Relocating UK manufacturing to Suzhou, China

    Overhead and SG&A reduction

    opportunities

    Positioned for $9mm of Annualized Savings

  • Precision Devices: Key Takeaways

    34

    Profitable Leader in a Diversity of Carefully Selected End Markets

    1

    2

    3

    Positioned to Build-On Knowles Attributes: Customer Intimacy, Product Leadership, Relationship with Engineering Communities

    Significant Margin Expansion Opportunity

  • Mobile Consumer Electronics (MCE)

    35

    Christian ScherpCo-President,

    Speakers & Receivers

    Michael AdellCo-President, Microphones

  • Speakers / Receivers

    Mobile Consumer Electronics Snapshot

    36

    30% 28% 32%

    $0

    $100

    $200

    $300

    2011 2012 2013

    $155$185

    $246

    Microphones

    $0

    $250

    $500

    $750

    $1,000

    2011 2012 2013

    $510

    $670$778

    TOTAL REVENUE ($MM)¹ AND % GROWTH

    ADJ. EBITDA ($MM)² AND % MARGIN

    KEY PRODUCTS STRONG FINANCIAL PROFILE

    ¹ 2011 includes a partial year of Sound Solutions revenue² Adj. EBITDA is defined as earnings before income taxes plus (i) depreciation and amortization expense and (ii) interest expense, excluding restructuring costs, stock-based compensation, and acquisition transaction costs. See Appendices for non-GAAP to GAAP reconciliations.

    Profitable Business with Attractive Growth Opportunities

  • Typical Smartphone Acoustics Applications

    37

    Main Microphone

    High Definition

    Loud Speaker

    Ear-Bud SpeakersHands-Free

    Reduces background

    noise

    Improves Video

    Sound Recording

    Calls / Voice

    Recognition

    Noise Canceling

    Microphones

    Clear sounds

    High Definition Media

    Playback

    High Performance

    Speakers

    MicrophonesMicrophones Speakers / ReceiversSpeakers / Receivers

    Noise Cancelling Voice Call Receiver

  • MCE: Key Themes

    38

    Attractive Growth Markets1

    2

    3

    4

    5

    Market Leadership

    Commitment to Innovation

    Acoustic Content Growth

    Transition to Integrated Audio Solutions

  • 0

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    1,600

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    2,400

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    )Attractive End-Markets

    39

    SMARTPHONES AND TABLETS VOLUME

    SmartphonesTablets

    � Overall “total” market growing at ~6% CAGR

    � Smartphone market slowing to low double digit growth

    � Notebook declines offset by Tablet

    � Knowles is well positioned in growth markets

    HIGHLIGHTS

    1

    Focus Markets Continue to Grow

    Source: IDC (Nov. 2013), Management Projections

  • Attractive Growth Markets –Evolving Market Demands

    40

    Time

    Au

    dio

    Valu

    e

    Traditional CommunicationTraditional Communication

    Human Communication

    Human Communication

    VoiceVoice

    Music, movies and gamesMusic, movies and gamesMulti-Media Recording

    Multi-Media Recording

    AudioAudio

    Augmented ListeningAugmented ListeningMachine

    Awareness

    Sensing

    Human to Machine Speech recognitionSpeech recognition

    Speech

    1

    Market Demands Driving Growth

  • Market Leadership

    41

    Market leader#1 global supplier of microphones

    Top 3 supplier of speakers and receivers

    Key supplier / partner to all major OEMs

    Complete systems solutions capabilities

    Recognized technology leader in

    acoustics

    Shift towardsIntegrated Solutions

    Shift towardsIntegrated Solutions

    Standalone Components System Solution

    2

    Key Acoustic Inventions

    • Telecom Micro Speakers

    • Rectangular Speaker

    • MEMs Microphone

  • LEADINGACOUSTICCOMPANY

    LEADINGSEMICONDUCTOR

    COMPANY

    Applications Understanding

    Acoustic Innovation

    MEMs & ASIC Design

    Proprietary Manufacturing Techniques

    Mechanical/Industrial Design

    Product Portfolio

    Competitive Landscape

    42

    2

    Knowles’ unique combination of application knowledge, silicon design, and proprietary manufacturing

    Source: Knowles Management

  • Commitment to Innovation

    43

    KEY HIGHLIGHTS

    � World-class, in-house capabilities

    � Combination of acoustic understanding and silicon design capabilities

    � Strong pipeline of new products

    � Rapid box development, N’Bass technology, intelligent solutions

    � Proprietary, cost-efficient, and flexible manufacturing processes

    � Industry-leading acoustic production test systems

    Technology InnovationTechnology Innovation

    Product Innovation

    Product Innovation

    Manufacturing Process

    Innovation

    Manufacturing Process

    Innovation

    3

    Knowles is Constantly Innovating Across its Entire Business

  • Commitment to Innovation – Microphones

    44

    TREND TOWARD HIGHER PERFORMANCE MICS KNOWLES COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION

    5B shipped to date

    Leader in high performance / digital microphones

    Platform for next generation audio solutions

    First multi-mode low-power digital MEMs microphone

    Unique combination in MEMs, ASIC, package and manufacturing processes

    Positioned for Long-term Growth

    Source: Knowles Management

    50%

    3

    3

    4

    2

    1

    Strategically Positioned to Capture Trend to Next Generation Microphone Solutions

  • Commitment to Innovation –Speakers and Receivers

    45

    � The best “acoustic brain” in the industry with strong pre-development capabilities

    � Unique competence for ultra-thin future speaker solutions

    � Pushing beyond acoustics to include software, silicon, sensors and more

    1997

    2005

    2013World’s first Telecom

    Micro-speaker

    World’s first RectangularMicro-speaker

    Over 6.6 billion pieces sold

    3

    Strategic Investment in R&D Drives Knowles Leading-edge Audio Solutions

  • Acoustic Content Growth

    46

    $1 - 2 $2 - 3 $3 - 5

    Receiver

    Dual Mics

    Speaker

    Receiver

    Single Mic

    Speaker

    Receiver

    Multi Mics

    Integrated Speaker Box/Antenna

    Addressable

    Content

    2008 2012 FUTURE

    Source: Knowles Management

    4

    Opportunities to Increase Content in Each Successive Generation

  • Acoustic Content Growth

    47

    WITH EACH NEW PRODUCT, SELLING PRICE RISES

    STRONG AND INNOVATIVEINFRASTRUCTURE

    2011NPI

    2012NPI

    2013NPI

    2011 2013

    New Microphones ASP by Introduction Year

    Avg

    . S

    ellin

    g P

    rice

    2012

    � Patented microphone technology

    � In-house ASIC, MEMs, and packaging

    � Robust product pipeline driven by new use-cases

    NPI = New Product Introduction

    Source: Knowles Management

    4

    Product Innovation Resets ASPs

  • Microphone

    Speaker/Receiver

    Integrated AudioComponents

    Speaker Modules

    (Multi) Mic on Flex

    Integrated ModulesMic/Spkr/Box/Flex/Antenna

    Intelligent Audio Smart Mic

    Intelligent Audio Smart Speaker

    Intelligent Audio

    5

    Capturing Value through Audio Integration

    $ $$ $$$

    Integrated Solutions Model – Future Trends

  • Intelligent Audio SystemIntelligent Audio System

    Integrated Speaker BoxIntegrated Speaker Box

    MicrophonesMicrophones ReceiversSpeakersSpeakers

    ConcertRecording

    AudioZoom

    Stereo Capture/Playback

    2mic Noise Reduction

    5.1 Surround SoundCapture / Playback

    Wind Noise Reduction

    Gesture Recognition

    Active Noise Cancellation

    Playback Optimization

    Hardware / Software System Future Knowles Products

    Product Platform

    Intelligent Solutions

    Integrated Solutions Model – Future Trends

    49

    5

    Platform for Pioneering Intelligent Acoustic Applications

  • MCE: Key Takeaways

    50

    Attractive Growth Markets

    Market Leadership

    Commitment to Innovation

    Acoustic Content Growth

    Transition to Integrated Audio Solutions

    1

    2

    3

    4

    5

  • Financial Overview

    51

    John Anderson

    Senior Vice President &

    Chief Financial Officer

  • Financial Highlights

    52

    Earnings Growth Through Robust Revenue Improvement and Margin Expansion

    Significant market and

    content growth in

    Mobile Consumer

    Strong track record of cash flow generation

    Margin expansion

    opportunity to drive

    earnings growth

    Stable revenue and

    cash flow from

    Specialty Components

    Disciplined approach to

    capital allocation

  • Track Record of Consistent Revenue Growth

    53

    REVENUE ($MM) KEY GROWTH DRIVERS

    �Strong position in growing smartphone and tablet market

    �Content growth through multi-mic adoption and integrated acoustic systems

    �Hearing aid penetration in aging populations and developing markets

    $ 983

    $ 1,118 $ 1,215

    2011 2012 2013

    Revenue Expansion Driven by Smartphone Market Expansion and Content Growth

    Note: 2011 includes a partial year of Sound Solutions revenue

  • Strong Margins and Cash Flow Generation

    54

    ADJ. EBITDA (AND % MARGIN)¹

    KEY DRIVERS

    � Higher volumes and scale efficiencies

    � 2013 Adj. EBITDA margin expansion due to increased ASP on new products and improved operating leverage

    � Productivity and restructuring actions beginning to lower costs

    � Significant capital spent on capacity expansion and facility restructuring

    FREE CASH FLOW (AND % OF REVENUES)²

    $246 $261$307

    25.0% 23.4% 25.3%

    2011 2012 2013

    $mm

    $87

    $44

    $77

    8.8%

    3.9%6.3%

    2011 2012 2013E

    $mm

    ¹ Adj. EBITDA is defined as earnings before income taxes plus (i) depreciation and amortization expense and (ii) interest expense, excluding restructuring costs, stock-based compensation, and acquisition transaction costs. See Appendix for GAAP to Non-GAAP reconciliations. ² Free cash flow is calculated as cash flow provided by operating activities less capital expenditures.

  • Margin Expansion Strategy

    55

    TODAY MID TERM

    Footprint

    Consolidation

    Movement toLower-Cost

    Regions

    Operational

    Excellence

    � Low cost materials sourcing

    � Lean focus / productivity enhancements

    � Further back office streamlining

    � Improved operating leverage

    18 11

    Suzhou

    UK

    Cebu

    Suzhou

    Expect to Drive $40mm - $50mm Annualized Cost Savings1

    1: Exclusive of costs associated with restructuring. Restructuring of 4 of the 7 facilities has been announced and commenced.Annualized cost savings from costs incurred in 2012 & 2013 are expected to be approximately $19 million of the expected amount.

  • Efficient Capital Structure and Capital Allocation

    56

    �Organic growth investments

    �Continued funding of research and development

    �Productivity improvements

    �Expanding manufacturing footprint in cost-competitive regions

    �Bolt-on acquisitions

    �Evaluate return of capital (mid-term)

    STRONG BALANCE SHEET AT SPIN CAPITAL ALLOCATION PRIORITIES

    (US$ in millions) At Spin

    Cash $40

    Total Debt $400

    Net Debt $360

    Total Debt / Adj. EBITDA1 1.3x

    Net Debt / Adj. EBITDA1 1.2x

    Intent to maintain Investment Grade-like credit metrics

    Intent to maintain Investment Grade-like credit metrics

    Focused on Efficient Capital Allocation to Drive Shareholder Value

    1: Adj. EBITDA is defined as earnings before income taxes plus (i) depreciation and amortization expense and (ii) interest expense, excluding restructuring costs, stock-based compensation, and other items. See Appendix for GAAP to Non-GAAP reconciliations.

  • 2013 Historical Data and Projections for Q1’14 (non-GAAP)

    57

    Q1’13 Q2’13 Q3’13 Q4’13 Q1’14E

    Revenue ($M) $276 $297 $312 $330 $260-265

    Gross Profit ($M) $97 $106 $122 $125 $88-91

    Gross Profit Margin (%) 35.2% 35.7% 39.2% 37.9% 34.0-35.0%

    Operating Profit ($M) $39 $50 $69 $66 $31-33

    Operating Margin (%) 14.2% 16.9% 22.1% 20.0% 12.0-13.0%

    Note: See Appendices for GAAP to Non-GAAP reconciliations.

  • Where We Are Where We Are Going

    Mid Term Financial Model Targets

    58

    � Increased market share in high growth, high margin businesses

    � Expansion into adjacent markets

    � Additional customer penetration and content

    � Lower cost structure

    � Long-standing acoustic solutions market leader

    � Highly diversified products

    � Global footprint

    � Experienced management team

    Mid-Term Target

    Annual Revenue Growth 7%

    Gross Margin¹ 39%

    Operating Expenses¹ (% of sales) 17%

    Operating Margin¹ 22%

    CapEx (% of sales) 7%

    Free Cash Flow2 (% of sales) 12%

    MID TERM BUSINESS MODEL

    ¹ Non-GAAP. See appendices for non-GAAP to GAAP reconciliations.² Free Cash Flow calculated as Operating Cash Flow less Capex.

  • KnowlesConclusion + Q&A

  • Key Investment Highlights

    60

    Market-Leading Acoustic Supplier with Strong Engineering Relationships

    1

    2

    3

    4

    5

    Attractive End-Markets

    Innovative Technology Drives Differentiated Solutions

    Proprietary Operational Capabilities with Margin Expansion Potential

    Experienced Management with Proven Track Records

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    GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES AND NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (1)

    (unaudited, dollars in millions)

    Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total

    Revenue 276.2$ 296.7$ 311.6$ 330.3$ 1,214.8$ 261.1$ 260.7$ 299.6$ 296.6$ 1,118.0$

    Non-GAAP Gross profit 97.3 105.8 122.0 125.1 450.2 88.6 92.9 111.5 115.0 408.0

    Non-GAAP Selling and administrative expenses 58.0 55.6 53.1 59.1 225.8 49.6 54.8 53.1 54.7 212.2

    Non-GAAP Operating earnings 39.3$ 50.2$ 68.9$ 66.0$ 224.4$ 39.0$ 38.1$ 58.4$ 60.3$ 195.8$

    Notes:

    2013 2012

    (1) In addition to the GAAP financial measures included herein, Knowles has presented certain non-GAAP financial measures. Knowles uses non-GAAP measures as supplements to its GAAP

    results of operations in evaluating certain aspects of its business, and its Board of Directors and executive management team focus on non-GAAP items as key measures of Knowles'

    performance for business planning purposes. These measures assist Knowles in comparing its performance between various reporting periods on a consistent basis, as these measures remove

    from operating results the impact of items that, in Knowles' opinion, do not reflect its core operating performance. Knowles believes that its presentation of non-GAAP financial measures is

    useful because it provides investors and securities analysts with the same information that Knowles uses internally for purposes of assessing its core operating performance.

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    RECONCILIATION OF GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (unaudited, dollars in millions)

    Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Total

    GAAP Gross Profit 94.9$ 100.1$ 117.9$ 118.6$ 431.5$ 88.6$ 92.9$ 111.5$ 114.0$ 407.0$

    Asset Impairment and Related Inventory Charges - - 0.4 1.7 2.1 - - - - -

    Restructuring Charges 1.8 4.0 1.0 1.0 7.8 - - - 0.4 0.4

    Production Transfers Costs (1)

    0.6 1.7 2.7 3.8 8.8 - - - 0.6 0.6

    Non-GAAP Gross Profit 97.3$ 105.8$ 122.0$ 125.1$ 450.2$ 88.6$ 92.9$ 111.5$ 115.0$ 408.0$

    Non-GAAP Gross Profit as % of Revenues 35.2% 35.7% 39.2% 37.9% 37.1% 33.9% 35.6% 37.2% 38.8% 36.5%

    GAAP Selling and Administrative Expenses 72.4$ 72.5$ 66.2$ 73.0$ 284.1$ 62.9$ 68.2$ 66.6$ 73.2$ 270.9$

    Stock-Based Compensation Expense (0.5) (0.7) (0.5) (0.3) (2.0) (0.5) (0.5) (0.5) (0.4) (1.9)

    Intangibles Amortization Expense (11.6) (12.3) (11.5) (10.5) (45.9) (11.7) (12.1) (11.1) (13.6) (48.5)

    Asset Impairment Charges (0.5) - - (2.6) (3.1) - - (0.8) (0.9) (1.7)

    Restructuring Charges (1.6) (5.5) (1.0) (0.4) (8.5) (1.0) (0.7) (0.8) (3.0) (5.5)

    Production Transfers Costs (1)

    (0.2) 0.2 (0.1) (0.1) (0.2) (0.1) (0.1) (0.3) (0.6) (1.1)

    Other - 1.4 - - 1.4 - - - - -

    Non-GAAP Selling and Administrative Expenses 58.0$ 55.6$ 53.1$ 59.1$ 225.8$ 49.6$ 54.8$ 53.1$ 54.7$ 212.2$

    Non-GAAP S&A Expenses as % of Revenues 21.0% 18.7% 17.0% 17.9% 18.6% 19.0% 21.0% 17.7% 18.4% 19.0%

    GAAP Operating Earnings 22.5$ 27.6$ 51.7$ 45.6$ 147.4$ 25.7$ 24.7$ 44.9$ 40.8$ 136.1$

    Stock-Based Compensation Expense 0.5 0.7 0.5 0.3 2.0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.4 1.9

    Intangibles Amortization Expense 11.6 12.3 11.5 10.5 45.9 11.7 12.1 11.1 13.6 48.5

    Asset Impairment and Related Inventory Charges 0.5 - 0.4 4.3 5.2 - - 0.8 0.9 1.7

    Restructuring Charges 3.4 9.5 2.0 1.4 16.3 1.0 0.7 0.8 3.4 5.9

    Production Transfers Costs (1)

    0.8 1.5 2.8 3.9 9.0 0.1 0.1 0.3 1.2 1.7

    Other - (1.4) - - (1.4) - - - - -

    Non-GAAP Operating Earnings 39.3$ 50.2$ 68.9$ 66.0$ 224.4$ 39.0$ 38.1$ 58.4$ 60.3$ 195.8$

    Non-GAAP Operating Earnings as % of Revenues 14.2% 16.9% 22.1% 20.0% 18.5% 14.9% 14.6% 19.5% 20.3% 17.5%

    Notes:

    2013 2012

    (1) Production Transfer Costs represent one-time and duplicate costs incurred to migrate manufacturing to new facilities, primarily for speakers, hearing health products, and capacitors. These amounts

    are included in the corresponding GAAP Gross Profit, GAAP Selling and Administrative Expenses and GAAP Operating Earnings for each period presented.

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    (unaudited, dollars in millions)

    2013

    Mobile Consumer Electronics

    Adjusted EBITDA (1)

    245.7$

    Asset Impairment and Related Inventory Charges (5.1)

    Restructuring Charges (7.3)

    Production Transfers Costs (2)

    (3.6)

    EBITDA (3)

    229.7$

    MCE EBITDA as % of MCE Revenues 29.5%

    Specialty Components

    Adjusted EBITDA (1)

    106.2$

    Restructuring Charges (9.2)

    Production Transfers Costs (2)

    (5.2)

    Other 1.4

    EBITDA (3)

    93.2$

    SC EBITDA as % of SC Revenues 21.3%

    Total Segments EBITDA (3)

    322.9$

    Corporate/Other

    Adjusted EBITDA (1)

    (44.9)$

    Stock-Based Compensation Expense (1.9)

    EBITDA (3)

    (46.8)$

    Combined EBITDA (3)

    276.1$

    Interest Expense, net (42.0)

    Depreciation and Amortization Expense (130.9)

    Earnings before income taxes 103.2$

    RECONCILIATION OF SEGMENT NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

    TO GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

    (1) Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net earnings plus (i) depreciation and amortization

    expense, (ii) interest expense, and (iii) income taxes, excluding restructuring costs, stock-

    based compensation, and acquisition transaction costs.

    (3) EBITDA is defined as net earnings plus (i) depreciation and amortization expense, (ii)

    interest expense, and (iii) income taxes.

    (2) Production Transfer Costs represent one-time and duplicate costs incurred to

    migrate manufacturing to new facilities, primarily for speakers, hearing health products,

    and capacitors.

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    (unaudited, dollars in millions)

    2012 2011

    Mobile Consumer Electronics

    Adjusted EBITDA (1)

    184.7$ 154.8$

    Asset Impairment and Related Inventory Charges (1.7) -

    Restructuring Charges (1.2) -

    Production Transfers Costs (2)

    (1.7) -

    EBITDA (3)

    180.1$ 154.8$

    MCE EBITDA as % of MCE Revenues 26.9% 30.4%

    Specialty Components

    Adjusted EBITDA (1)

    115.0$ 130.1$

    Restructuring Charges (4.6) (0.5)

    EBITDA (3)

    110.4$ 129.6$

    SC EBITDA as % of SC Revenues 24.6% 27.4%

    Total Segments EBITDA (3)

    290.5$ 284.4$

    Corporate/Other

    Adjusted EBITDA (1)

    (38.3)$ (39.2)$

    Stock-Based Compensation Expense (1.9) (1.9)

    Acquisition Transaction Costs (4)

    - (13.1)

    EBITDA (3)

    (40.2)$ (54.2)$

    Combined EBITDA (3)

    250.3$ 230.2$

    Interest Expense, net (56.5) (39.9)$

    Depreciation and Amortization Expense (114.9) (84.8)$

    Benefit from (provision for) income taxes 0.2 (7.1)$

    Net Earnings 79.1$ 98.4$

    (4) Acquisition Transaction Costs represent expenditures associated with the purchase of the Sound

    Solutions business.

    RECONCILIATION OF SEGMENT NON-GAAP FINANCIAL

    MEASURES TO GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

    (1) Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net earnings plus (i) depreciation and amortization expense, (ii) interest

    expense, and (iii) income taxes, excluding restructuring costs, stock-based compensation, and acquisition

    transaction costs.

    (3) EBITDA is defined as net earnings plus (i) depreciation and amortization expense, (ii) interest expense,

    and (iii) income taxes.

    (2) Production Transfer Costs represent one-time and duplicate costs incurred to migrate manufacturing

    to new facilities, primarily for speakers, hearing health products, and capacitors.

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    (unaudited, dollars in millions)

    2013

    Revenues 1,214.8$

    Earnings Before Taxes 103.2

    Depreciation and Amortization Expense 130.9

    Interest Expense, net 42.0

    EBITDA (1)

    276.1$

    EBITDA margin (2)

    22.7%

    RECONCILIATION OF EARNINGS BEFORE TAXES TO

    EBITDA

    (1) EBITDA is defined as net earnings plus (i) depreciation and amortization expense,

    (ii) interest expense, and (iii) income taxes.

    (2) EBITDA margin is defined as EBITDA as a percentage of revenue.

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    (unaudited, dollars in millions)

    2012 2011 2010 2009 2008

    Revenues 1,118.0$ 983.3$ 730.4$ 587.0$ 630.4$

    Net Earnings 79.1 98.4 109.3 37.3 33.1

    Depreciation and Amortization Expense 114.9 84.8 54.4 50.7 49.5

    Interest Expense, net 56.5 39.9 20.3 21.2 37.5

    Benefit from (provision for) income taxes (0.2) 7.1 7.5 18.5 13.0

    EBITDA (1)

    250.3$ 230.2$ 191.4$ 127.6$ 133.1$

    EBITDA margin (2)

    22.4% 23.4% 26.2% 21.7% 21.1%

    (1) EBITDA is defined as net earnings plus (i) depreciation and amortization expense, (ii) interest expense, and (iii) income taxes.

    (2) EBITDA margin is defined as EBITDA as a percentage of revenue.

    RECONCILIATION OF NET EARNINGS TO

    EBITDA